527 Chester St

Baths
1,862 Sq. Ft.
$375 / Sq. Ft.
1,862
Sq. Ft.
$375
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Yes, this is that white duplex with the "Love for THE TOWN" balloon letter mural you see from the West Oakland BART platform. Renovated Victorian Duplex directly across the street from BART - the first stop East of San Francisco and access to most of the Bay Area. Vacant 3BR/2BA downstairs with open living, kitchen, island style dining. Ensuite w/ primary. Lived as 3BR/1BA upstairs, but could be 2BR/1BA with add'l living room. Each unit has its own laundry. Custom murals throughout from local Oakland...Yes, this is that white duplex with the "Love for THE TOWN" balloon letter mural you see from the West Oakland BART platform. Renovated Victorian Duplex directly across the street from BART - the first stop East of San Francisco and access to most of the Bay Area. Vacant 3BR/2BA downstairs with open living, kitchen, island style dining. Ensuite w/ primary. Lived as 3BR/1BA upstairs, but could be 2BR/1BA with add'l living room. Each unit has its own laundry. Custom murals throughout from local Oakland artists at Good Mother gallery. Off-street parking. 980/880 access, and minutes to SF. Amazing opportunity for this cornerstone location. Live in one, rent the other or make it a great investment property.
  1. Listed by Lauren Quach • DRE #02020691 • Serhant California Inc

Property Details for 527 Chester Street

City
OAKLAND
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
PRESCOTT
Building Type
DUPLEX
Property Sub Type
DUPLEX
Garage/Parking
Off-Street Parking
Park Spaces Total
1
LISTING UPDATED: 06/22/2026 10:14 AM

Property Details for 527 Chester Street

StatusPending
MLS #41128588
Days on Compass19
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL INCOME / DUPLEX
Year Built1889
Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,130 SF
CountyAlameda County

Location

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Building Information for 527 Chester Street

Stories-Residences2Year Built1889Building Size-Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,130 SF

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Property Information for 527 Chester Street

Features
Feature Details
  • Flooring: Tile, Engineered Wood
  • Laundry: Washer, Dryer
Utility Details
  • Cooling: Central Air, Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone
Lot / Property Details
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Mirrored Closet Door(s), Washer, Gas Water Heater, Window Coverings, Carbon Mon Detector, Double Strapped Water Htr, Smoke Detector(s), Individual Gas Meter
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Exterior: Wood Siding, Bay Window(s), Balcony
  • Lot Description: Back Yard, Paved
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 3130
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 3130.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1862
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Fenced, Patio, Low Maintenance
  • Year Built: 1889
  • Acres: 0.07
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: Oakland (510) 879-8111
  • Directions to Property: 7th St to Chester, across from West Oakland BART
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 4-101-8
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Multi Family Information
General Details
  • Units Total: 2
  • Basement: None
  • Miscellaneous Features: Balcony/Patio, Extra Storage, Tub w/Shower Over
  • Parking Description: Off Street Parking
  • Existing Lease Terms: None
  • Tenant Pays: Other
  • Financial Data Source: Other
Unit 1 Details
  • Unit #/Address - 1: 525
  • Bedrooms 1: 3
  • Bathrooms 1: 2
  • Parking Spaces 1: 1
  • Apx Sq Ft 1: 1019
Unit 2 Details
  • Unit #/Address - 2: 527
  • Bedrooms 2: 3
  • Bathrooms 2: 1
  • Parking Spaces 2: 1
  • Apx Sq Ft 2: 843
Multi Family 5+ Information
Building Details
  • ADDTL MISC FEATURES: Balcony/Patio, Extra Storage, Tub w/Shower Over
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: No
  • Elementary School District: Oakland (510) 879-8111
  • High School District: Oakland (510) 879-8111

Property History for 527 Chester Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 18, 2026

Pending

EBRD #41128588

Jun 18, 2026

Pending

MLSListings #EB41128588

May 30, 2026

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41128588

$699,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/18/2026

Pending

EBRD #41128588

06/18/2026

Pending

MLSListings #EB41128588

05/30/2026

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41128588

$699,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 527 Chester Street

Taxable ValueLand$207,751Additions$484,753Total$692,504
Tax Record2025$11,464 ($955 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt1,724 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,724 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,130 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1889CountyALAMEDAAPN4-101-8

Schools near 527 Chester Street

This home is within Oakland Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Prescott Elementary
PublicK to 5

West Oakland Middle School
Public6 to 8

McClymonds High School
Public9 to 12

Ralph J. Bunche High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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